The Baby Blogs. Day 14 – Preparing Your Older Child for Your New Arrival
Having a new baby is very exciting but your older child may worry about what all the changes may mean to them as for the last year or two they have probably been the centre of your universe so it’s a good idea to prepare them for this exciting new arrival. Pregnancy Preparations Tip 14.Daddy, […]
The Baby Blogs. Day 13 – Preparing Your Older Child for Your New Arrival
Having a new baby is very exciting but your older child may worry about what all the changes may mean to them as for the last year or two they have probably been the centre of your universe so it’s a good idea to prepare them for this exciting new arrival. Pregnancy Preparations Tip 13. […]
The Baby Blogs. Day 12 – Preparing Your Older Child for Your New Arrival
Having a new baby is very exciting but your older child may worry about what all the changes may mean to them as for the last year or two they have probably been the centre of your universe so it’s a good idea to prepare them for this exciting new arrival. Pregnancy Preparations Tip 12.Highlight […]
The Baby Blogs. Day 11 – Preparing Your Older Child for Your New Arrival
Having a new baby is very exciting but your older child may worry about what all the changes may mean to them as for the last year or two they have probably been the centre of your universe so it’s a good idea to prepare them for this exciting new arrival. Pregnancy Preparations Tip 11. […]
The Baby Blogs Day 5. Preparing Your Older Child For Your New Arrival
Having a new baby is very exciting but your older child may worry about what all the changes may mean to them as for the last year or two they have probably been the centre of your universe so it’s a good idea to prepare them for this exciting new arrival. Pregnancy Preparations Tip 5. […]
The Baby Blogs Day 3. Preparing Your Older Child For Your New Arrival
Having a new baby is very exciting but your older child may worry about what all the changes may mean to them as for the last year or two they have probably been the centre of your universe so it’s a good idea to prepare them for this exciting new arrival. Pregnancy Preparations Tip 3. At […]
The Baby Blogs Day 2. Preparing Your Older Child For Your New Arrival
Having a new baby is very exciting but your older child may worry about what all the changes may mean to them as for the last year or two they have probably been the centre of your universe so it’s a good idea to prepare them for this exciting new arrival. Pregnancy Preparations Tip 2. […]
The Baby Blogs Day 1. Preparing Your Older Child For Your New Arrival
Having a new baby is very exciting but your older child may worry about what all the changes may mean to them as for the last year or two they have probably been the centre of your universe. Pregnancy Preparations The first two years are what I call the attachment phase of your child’s life. Your child […]
Thank goodness there’s to be extra mental health support for new mums and mums-to-be
I was pleased to read that Mums with or at risk of mental health problems should receive extra support at all stages of pregnancy and beyond according to updated NHS guidelines. They come a fortnight after the bodies of Charlotte Bevan, 30, and her four-day-old daughter Zaani were found in the Avon Gorge after they […]
Babies exposed to their mother’s stress hormone in the womb could be more likely to develop depression
Some people may be more likely to develop anxiety and depression because their mothers lacked a natural barrier to protect them from stress while they were in the womb. Scientists have discovered an enzyme present in the womb and in babies’ brains that appears to protect them from high levels of their mother’s stress hormone, […]
Have you ever bought baby “stuff” that you never used?
According to a new survey by Amazon Family a quarter of new parents spend up to £350 on baby purchases that they don’t use ! So I was interviewed by a number of parenting magazines to BBC Three Counties Radio about my top tips for helping parents make better choices! Here are some of my […]
Want to avoid giving birth to a fussy eater? Vary your diet during pregnancy !
Apparently women who have a varied diet in pregnancy may be less likely to have a child who is a fussy eater ! A decade of research has linked the smells and tastes that a baby is exposed to in its first few weeks and months of life with the foods and scents it grows […]
When does a man become a dad?
Today I’m delighted to have as my guest blogger Daddy Natal a wonderful resource for expectant dads and fathers to be. Here’s a little bit about Dean Beaumont the founder of Daddy Natal. I’m Dean Beaumont the first professional male Antenatal Educator in the UK and founder of DaddyNatal. I have two children Oren 3 […]
It’s official – music helps pregnancy!
Mum’s- to- be who listen to relaxing music and sounds of nature are less likely to feel stressed about their pregnancy a study has shown recently. Scientists split pregnant women into two groups with one group being asked to listen to lullabies, classical music and “New Age” type music every day for two weeks […]
Ultrasound on the go? Smartphone-based imaging system – is it a good idea?
Ultrasound systems can be bulky and expensive. But a Redmond company by the name of Mobisante is looking to transform the industry with a new technology that turns a smartphone into a miniature ultrasound device. Read more here